Construction Intern: Field Exposure & Career Pathing

D.R. Horton; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

ESPP

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Company Benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Construction Intern to provide hands-on experience across departments, including field and office settings, with rotations and project work.

Interns gain exposure to homebuilding processes, safety policies, and company operations, while developing professional skills through training, research, and cross-functional collaboration. This internship offers a pathway to future opportunities at America’s Builder.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year college and entering junior or senior year
• Pursuing a degree related to the internship area (business, tech, construction, etc.)
• Demonstrated interest in learning about career opportunities within homebuilding, financial services, or related fields
• Strong willingness to learn, take initiative, and contribute in a professional team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact professionally
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to learn new software and processes
• Able to work independently and in a team; adapt to office/field/remote/hybrid environments
• Physical requirements vary and may include travel or field exposure

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations within the assigned department, division, office, field location, jobsite, or business function
• Assist with department-specific projects, research, reporting, administrative activities, coordination efforts, and systems
• Learn and apply departmental responsibilities, industry terminology, business systems, policies, safety requirements, and SOPs
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional departments to understand company operations
• Participate in training programs, meetings, rotations, and other learning opportunities
• Explore career opportunities within D.R. Horton and affiliated businesses for future full-time employment
• Conduct all business professionally, ethically, and respectfully; support customers and company reputation
• Ability to work overtime and travel as needed

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Enrolled in 4-year college (junior/senior)

Pursuing degree related to internship area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Construction Intern to provide hands-on experience across departments, including field and office settings, with rotations and project work.

Interns gain exposure to homebuilding processes, safety policies, and company operations, while developing professional skills through training, research, and cross-functional collaboration. This internship offers a pathway to future opportunities at America’s Builder.